Pizza shop nears opening day at Bushkill Corners

Bushkill area residents are about to get a little convenience that many long for — pizza delivery to their doors that's not far from their homes.

MELANIE VANDERVEER

Bushkill area residents are about to get a little convenience that many long for — pizza delivery to their doors that's not far from their homes.

E&J Pizza on the Run, formerly known as Bushkill Corners at 5303 Bushkill Falls Road, is set to open its doors to many eager customers on March 25.

Business partners John Bonilla and George Negron leased the space back in October. They began renovations in January and are now both ready to get the dual family run business open and operating.

"We added two bathrooms, put in a seating area, a pizza oven, bakery section, new flooring, new counters, grill and deep fryers, deli case, coffee machine and made the office smaller," said Bonilla. "We are hoping in a year from now to open a farmers market with produce and groceries next door in the old ice cream shop."

It's been a long road from idea to opening, but the two friends are ready for business to begin.

"The hardest part has been the wait and the anticipation. We didn't want to do it with short cuts. We wanted to do it right," said Negron. "It's been a tough process, but with learning along the way."

Bonilla and Negron both realized early on in their friendship that they both had the same dream — to own a business. So when Bonilla told Negron about Bushkill Corners being available, they both realized this was a chance they couldn't pass up.

"John told me it was a gold mine. We thought it was a great location," said Negron. "The previous owners told us they were known for their hoagies. Bushkill Corners is coming back with a vengeance."

The store will not only offer pizza and deli products but also a bakery section with breads from Anthony and Sons in New Jersey and pastries from New York. Delivery services will begin the day they open, and they will deliver pizza and deli items right to the door.

"It's been nerve wracking. You have in your mind what to expect," said Bonilla. "When people see how welcomed they are here and how pleasant it is, they will come."

The store will be open 5 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. They are currently working on a website and menu, and will be able to sell lottery tickets and cigarettes in the near future.